DIVISION 2. - DISPOSITION OF TOWED VEHICLES


Sec. 19-401. - Claimed vehicles.

(a)

When a storage facility acquires possession of a private property non-consent towed motor vehicle, the storage facility is entitled to:

(1)

Towing charges, if applicable;

(2)

Impound fees when authorized by the Texas Administrative Code;

(3)

Storage fees as allowed by state law; and

(4)

Notification charges.

(b)

A vehicle storage facility must notify owners or operators of vehicles who call about a towed vehicle:

(1)

What methods of payment are accepted;

(2)

The location from which the vehicle may be retrieved;

(3)

The total amount of charges if the vehicle is picked up the same day as the call; and

(4)

The phone number of the city agency where complaints regarding towing services may be made.

(Ord. No. 96242, 1(Attach. I), 8-22-02)

Sec. 19-402. - Disposition of unclaimed vehicles.

Unclaimed vehicles shall be disposed of in the manner described in Article 6687-9a, Texas Vehicle Storage Facility Act.

(Ord. No. 96242, 1(Attach. I), 8-22-02)

Secs. 19-403—19-410. - Reserved.